Thoughtful Holiday Decorating

INSIDE : Learn to create Thoughtful Holiday Decorating in your home this Christmas season! Incorporating greenery, a neutral palette and minimalist decor are key for slowing down, savoring and being mindful this Christmas season.

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This post has been updated since it’s original November 2016 publish date.

Something in me this holiday season is saying simplify.  I have had a strong urge to be more thoughtful with my Christmas decor which is typically not how I do things.  I normally want all the shimmer, all the twinkle, all the magic – and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

But this year, I desperately want to slow down and savor Christmas and time with my family.  And I want my decor this year to reflect that slower pace.  I am so thrilled to be partnering with Minted this year on my Thoughtful Holiday Decorating.

Looking to slow down a bit this year also?  Check out my 8 Tips to Slow Down during the Christmas Season post. 

This year I wanted my Christmas decor to be simple and let there just be a few special moments that really make an impact.

Pick a color palette

Start your thoughtful decorating by picking a color palette. Now everyone likes their own colors, but in general if you are slowing down and choosing slow you probably want a more minimal color palette.

For my thoughtful Christmas decor, I went with green, gold, mint, black and white.

Incorporate Simple Greenery

I added clear glass vases and jars on my mantel with various live greenery from our backyard.  I loved the simple organic shapes they created.  

Then, I mixed in small moments of some of my other colors.  I used gold and white paper ornaments as well as a modern 3D Tree Paper Centerpiece. However adding in Bottlebrush Trees would also be a lovely way to incorporate the greenery look. I also love these green Honeycomb trees.

Combine bold graphic patterns

Combining bold graphic patterns with more traditional holiday pillows is an easy way to mix up your decor without having to change out everything.

Using colorful paper pinwheels was a simple way to fill wall space, keep with my color palette and still have a fairly minimal look.

Adding gold velvet ornaments give my mantel a perfect amount of texture.  I plan to use them for years to come.

Keep your palette neutral

Keeping your holiday palette neutral also makes it transition perfectly from Christmas to general Winter. You can leave your decor up from December to January seamlessly!

I also added a small circular chalkboard to add a fun “Winter happy” message to the wall.

And it just does not seem Christmas without a little felted mistletoe included.

Keep things less cluttered

This year I am going to try and go more minimalist with my tree. There is something classic about adding just white lights, silver and gold tinsel that feels so lovely.  

I’m not sure my children will agree, but we may be more thoughtful this year in selecting just our favorite ornaments to add – ha.

One of my very favorite additions to the Christmas decorations this year is this my new Diamond Desert tree skirt.  It is so thick and quality.  And did I mention it’s reversible!!  One side is the more classic diamond pattern and the other side is an adorable cactus print.  

I had people vote on Instagram Stories and the diamond side won for now… but I may flip it halfway through December!  I love that both sides are simple, thoughtful and not fussy.

I also am using the most lovely gift wrap this year.   I will be sharing more next week about how to bring the color with your wrapping paper.  

Also Minted now has gorgeous gift wrap and it’s so so good!

Emerald Print | Work Hard + Be Nice Print | Stacks Watercolor Print | Abstract Triangles

I am happy to say since putting more thought into simplifying our holiday decor, it really does feel more calm, slow and relaxed.  

I am so excited to spend many an evening with a fire in the fireplace with my little family!

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